Gw2 Chef Guide

This Gw2 Chef Guide 1 - 400 is not the average guide. We don't suggest farming or buying tons of items, because there is a more efficient way in this Gw2 Chef Leveling Guide. This Chef Leveling Guide takes less mats, less time, less traveling and less gold to level your Gw2 Chef Crafting.

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First a Few Chef Tips

Mise en place (MEEZ ahn plahs) - It's a French term for having all your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start cooking. This means, start off by preparing your salt and pepper and piles of cinnamon and sugar and get all the mats in your bags. Try to get only the ones you need in your bags because the discovery screen may make you attempt to create something of lower level.

Make what you need - Some recipes just take Sugar and Salt so don't mix them all.

The rule of 13 - On average it takes 13 discoveries to level a profession any given 25 levels. Discovering recipes yields an average of 2 levels per discovery with 12 usually being the minimum it can happen in and maximum it may take 15.

Approximate Materials for Levels 1-200

6 Loaf of Bread

12 Stick of Butter

4 Bag of Flour

5 Glass of Buttermilk

18 Onion

14 Slab of Red Meat

1 Slab of Poultry

6 Pile of Salt and Pepper

14 Bag of Sugar

4 Jug of Water

10 Mushroom

3 Packet of Salt

5 Jar of Vegetable Oil

11 Ball of Dough

4 Pile of Cinnamon and Sugar

4 Apple

2 Packet of Baking Powder

8 Carrot

3 Parsley Leaf

3 Blueberry

1 Bowl of Poultry Stock

1 Bowl of Staple Soup Vegetables

4 Vanilla Bean

6 Egg

3 Cinnamon Apple

6 Tomato

3 Lemon

6 Chili Pepper

5 Bottle of Simple Dressing

2 Head of Lettuce

1 Bottle of Soy Sauce

1 Celery Stalk

3 Potato

2 Cumin

5 Ball of Cookie Dough

1 Bowl of Blueberry Pie Filling

2 Pasta Noodles

1 Bowl of Simple Poultry Soup

1 Caramel

6 Cheese Wedge

2 Slice fo Buttered Toast

3 Black Bean

3 Kidney Bean

5 Head of Garlic

3 Spinach Leaf

1 Bowl of Red Meat Stock

1 Bowl of Roux

1 Bay Leaf

6 Jar of Tomato Sauce

2 Banana

3 Chocolate Bar

4 Bowl of Baker's Dry Ingredients

4 Strawberry

1 Buttermilk Biscuit

1 Bowl of White Frosting

1 Bowl of Baker's Wet Ingredients

1 Bowl of Tangy Sauce Mix

3 Bowl of Cream Soup Base

1 Grilled Mushroom

2 Pile of Simple Chili Seasoning

1 Slice of Garlic Bread

2 Rice Ball

2 Bell Pepper

1 Bowl of Sage Stuffing

4 Cherry

1 Kale Leaf

1 Bowl of Herbed Vegetable Stock

3 Yam

5 Portobello Mushroom

1 Packet of Yeast

2 Rosemary Sprig

4 Zucchini

1 Bowl of Sour Cream

1 Head of Cabbage

1 Nutmeg Seed

1 Bowl of Mashed Yams

1 Ginger Root

2 Thyme Leaf

1 Pile of Divinity Fair Herbs

1 Bowl of Grape Pie Filling

1 Cheese Pizza

1 Lime

1 Blackberry

1 Mint Leaf

Gw2 Chef Cooking Leveling Guide 1- 25

1. Buy or Farm the Following Materials

This is mathematically the most efficient guide. Refer to the Gw2 Crafting Formulas for the math behind the highest crafting experience bonuses.

2 Loaf of Bread

3 Stick of Butter

2 Bag of Flour

2 Glass of Buttermilk

3 Onion

2 Slab of Red Meat

Slab of Poultry

2 Pile of Salt and Pepper

1 Bag of Sugar

1 Jug of Water

3 Mushrooms

1 Packet of Salt

1 Jar of Vegetable Oil

1 Ball of Dough

2 Pile of Cinnamon and Sugar

2 Apple

1 Packet of Baking Powder

3 Carrots

1 Parsley Leaf

2. Discover the Following Recipes

Slice of Buttered Toast

Onion Rings

Hamburger

Grilled Steak

Grilled Poultry

Grilled Mushroom

Cinnamon Pinwheel

Cinnamon Apple

Buttermilk Biscuit

Bowl of Sauteed Carrots

Bowl of Apple Sauce

3. Help I didn't make it to 25

There is nothing left to discover at this level so just build in bulk with Craft All on a few recipes you just made and stick to the ones that are orange.

Gw2 Chef Cooking Leveling Guide 25 - 50

1. Buy or Farm the Following Materials

3 Stick of Butter

4 Ball of Dough

5 Bag of Sugar

1 Apple

2 Blueberry

5 Carrot

1 Bowl of Poultry Stock

1 Slab of Poultry Meat

1 Bowl of Vegetable Stock

1 Bowl of Staple Soup Vegetables

1 Glass of Buttermilk

1 Vanilla Bean

1 Egg

1 Cinnamon Apple

1 Tomato

5 Onion

2 Lemon

1 Chili Pepper

1 Bottle of Simple Dressing

1 Head of Lettuce

4 Slab of Red Meat

1 Bottle of Soy Sauce

1 Jug of Water

1 Celery Stalk

1 Potato

1 Packet of Salt

1 Cumin

2. Discover the Following Recipes

Make and keep the Bowl of Vegetable Stock because it is used in the soup.

Apple Tart

Blueberry Tart

Bowl of Basic Poultry Soup

Bowl of Basic Vegetable Soup

Bowl of Vegetable Stock

Cup of Potato Fries

Bowl of Blueberry Apple Compote

Bowl of Salsa

Bowl of Simple Salsa

Bowl of Simple Salad

Bowl of Simple Stirfry

Caramel

Meat Pie

3. Help I didn't make it to 50

There is nothing left to discover at this level so just build in bulk using Craft All on a recipe you just made and stick to one that's orange. If you are still leveling your character or just started a new alt, we recommend using a leveling guide. You can level your character to 80 in less than 8 days!

If you are still leveling your character or just started a new alt, we recommend using a leveling guide. You can level your character to 80 in less than 8 days!

Gw2 Chef Cooking Leveling Guide 150 - 175

1. Buy or Farm the Following Materials

1 Bag of Sugar

1 Vanilla Bean

3 Cherry

1 Potato

2 Onion

1 Kale Leaf

1 Bowl of Herbed Vegetable Stock

1 Glass of Buttermilk

1 Stick of Butter

2 Yam

2 Ball of Cookie Dough

2 Chocolate Bar

2 Jar of Vegetable Oil

1 Pile of Salt and Pepper

1 Portobello Mushroom

1 Packet of Yeast

2 Bag of Flour

1 Jug of Water

1 Rosemary Sprig

2 Egg

1 Bowl of Baker's Dry ingredients

2 Zucchini

1 Rice Ball

1 Tomato

1 Packet of Baking Powder

2. Discover the Following Recipes

Bowl of cherry Vanilla Compote

Bowl of Kale Soup

Bowl of Mashed Yams

Cherry Cookie

Chocolate Cherry

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Grilled Portobello Mushroom

Loaf of Rosemary Bread

Loaf of Zucchini Bread

Stuffed Zucchini

Yam Fritter

3. Help I didn't make it to 175

Again there is nothing left to discover at this level so just build in bulk using Craft All on a recipe you just made and stick to one that's orange.

Gw2 Chef Cooking Leveling Guide 175-200

1. Buy or Farm the Following Materials

1 Bottle of Simple Dressing

2 Bag of Sugar

1 Bowl of Sour Cream

1 Head of Cabbage

5 Onion

2 Bowl of Cream Soup Base

4 Portobello Mushroom

2 Stick of Butter

1 Nutmeg Seed

3 Pile of Salt and Pepper

2 Zucchini

2 Head of Garlic

1 Bowl of Mashed Yams

1 Ginger Root

2 Thyme Leaf

2 Ball of Dough

1 Cherry

1 Loaf of Bread

1 Pile of Divinity Fair Herbs

2 Slab of Red Meat

1 Rosemary Sprig

1 Bowl of Grape Pie Filling

1 Mushroom

1 Cheese Pizza

1 Chili Pepper

1 Lime

1 Jar of Tomato Sauce

1 Pile of Simple Chili Seasoning

1 Yam

2. Discover the Following Recipes

Bowl of Coleslaw

Bowl of Creamy Portobello Soup

Bowl of Sauteed Zucchini with Nutmeg

Bowl of Spiced Mashed Yams

Bowl of Yam Soup

Bowl of Zucchini Chili

Cherry Tart

Divinity Stuffed Mushroom

Filet of Rosemary

Grape Pie

Mushroom Pizza

Spicy Lime Steak

3. Help I didn't make it to 200

There is nothing left to discover at this level so just build in bulk using Craft All on a recipe you just made and stick to one that's orange.

If you're low on gold, we recommend trying one of these Gold Guides. If you are still leveling your character or just started a new alt, we recommend using a leveling guide. You can level your character to 80 in less than 8 days!

Approximate Materials for Levels 200-400

1 Bowl of Spiced Mashed Yams

1 Filet of Sesame Roasted Meat

12 Slab of Red Meat

1 Bottle of Sesame Ginger Sauce

1 Poultry Piccata

3 Dill Sprig

7 Ball of Dough

2 Bowl of Cherry Pie Filling

1 Thyme Leaf

1 Bowl of Creamy Portobello Soup

1 Bowl of Clam Chowder

1 Bowl of Salsa

1 Bowl of Meat and Bean Chili

2 Avocado

8 Bowl of Baker's Dry Ingredients

5 Bowl of Baker's Wet Ingredients

6 Chocolate Bar

1 Bowl of Chocolate Cherry Frosting

2 Almond

5 Pasta Noodles

1 Head of Cabbage

1 Bowl of Stirfry Base

1 Meatball

1 Bowl of Dilled Cream Sauce

4 Ball of Cookie Dough

2 Blackberry

3 Bottle of Simple Dressing

3 Cumin

6 Chickpea

2 Green Onion

1 Bell Peper

1 Pile of Ascalonian Herbs

1 Bowl of Tomato Soup

1 Mint Leaf

3 Orange

2 Bowl of Pumpkin Pie Filling

3 Jar of Vegetable Oil

5 Pile of Salt and Pepper

1 Rutabaga

4 Bag of Flour

2 Packet of Yeast

2 Jug of Water

1 Pile of Pumpkin Spice

5 Bag of Sugar

2 Pear

8 Stick of Butter

4 Head of Cauliflower

2 Ginger Root

4 Egg

1 Coconut

5 Head of Garlic

3 Lemon

1 Sesame Seed

3 Tomato

1 Head of Cabbage

2 Bowl of Zucchini Chili

4 Coriander Seed

2 Bowl of Simple Chili Base

1 Jar of Orange Sauce

2 Clove

1 Bowl of Blackberry Pie Filling

5 Cheese Wedge

7 Bowl of Cream Soup Base

1 Bowl of Kale and Poultry Soup

1 Mushroom

5 Portobello Mushroom

1 Bowl of Risotto Base

1 Pinenut

1 Bowl of Pesto

2 Black Peppercorn

1 Pile of Pumpkin Pie Spice

1 Sugar Pumpkin

4 Bowl of Staple Soup Vegetables

1 Bowl of Meat and Cabbage Stew

2 Bowl of Eztlitl Stuffing

1 Head of Lettuce

2 Sesame Seed Bun

2 Horseradish Root

1 Orange Cake

1 Bowl of Orange Coconut Frosting

5 Slab of Poultry Meat

1 Jar of Citrus Cream Sauce

3 Raspberry

4 Eggplant

1 Tarragon Leaves

3 Peach

1 Parsnip

1 Bottle of Soy Sauce

1 Pile of Stirfry Spice Mix

1 Potato

3 Leek

1 Glass of Buttermilk

1 Vanilla Bean

2 Raspberry Peach Compote

3 Asparagus Spear

3 Artichoke

6 Cayenne Pepper

1 Butternut Squash

1 Onion

1 Bowl of Avocado Salsa

1 Mango

1 Fancy veggie Pizza

1 Loaf of Tarragon Bread

2 Shallot

1 Pile of Simple Stew Herbs

1 Sage Leaf

1 Bowl of Chocolate Raspberry Frosting

1 Bowl of Mixed Berry Pie Filling

1 Bowl of Peach Pie Filling

2 Bowl of Herbed Poultry Stock

3 Snow Truffle

1 Plate of Steak and Asparagus

1 Bowl of Eggplant Sautee

1 Bowl of Herbed Meat Stock

2 Bowl of Winter Vegetable Mix

1 Bowl of Mushroom Risotto

1 Bowl of Tarragon Cream Sauce

Gw2 Chef Cooking Leveling Guide 200-225

1. Buy or Farm the Following Materials

1 Bowl of Spiced Mashed Yams

1 Filet of Sesame Roasted Meat

1 Slab of Red Meat

1 Bottle of Sesame Ginger Sauce

1 Poultry Piccata

3 Dill Sprig

1 Ball of Dough

2 Bowl of Cherry Pie Filling

1 Thyme Leaf

1 Bowl of Creamy Portobello Soup

1 Bowl of Clam Chowder

1 Bowl of Salsa

1 Bowl of Meat and Bean Chili

2 Avocado

2 Bowl of Baker’s Dry Ingredients

2 Bowl of Baker’s Wet Ingredients

1 Chocolate Bar

1 Bowl of Chocolate Cherry Frosting

1 Almond

2 Pasta Noodles

1 Head of Cabbage

1 Bowl of Stirfry Base

1 Meatball

1 Bowl of Dilled Cream Sauce

2. Discover the Following Recipes

Bowl of Avocado Salsa

Filet of Sesame Roasted Meat

Sesame Roasted Dinner

Dilled Poultry Piccata

Cherry Pie

Bowl of Fancy Creamy Mushroom Soup

Bowl of Chili and Avocado

Chocolate Cherry Cake

Cherry Almond Bar

Bowl of Cabbage Stirfry

Bowl of Krytan Meatball Dinner

Bowl of Dilled Clam Chowder

3. Help I didn’t make it to 225

Make a couple Bowls of Cherry Pie Fillings but if you’re still not at 225 there’s a few recipes to discover by going to our Chef Recipe list. Discover Bowl of Meat and Cabbage Stew, Bowl of Kale and Poultry Soup, Bowl of Tomato Zucchini Soup, and/or the Deluxe Burger.

Gw2 Chef Cooking Leveling Guide 225-250

1. Buy or Farm the Following Materials

2 Ball of Cookie Dough

1 Blackberry

1 Bottle of Simple Dressing

1 Cumin

2 Chickpea

1 Green Onion

1 Bell Pepper

1 Pile of Ascalonian Herbs

1 Bowl of Tomato Soup

2 Chocolate Bar

1 Mint Leaf

1 Orange

1 Ball of Dough

2 Bowl of Pumpkin Pie Filling

1 Jar of Vegetable Oil

1 Pile of Salt and Pepper

1 Rutabaga

1 Bowl of Baker’s Dry Ingredients

1 Bag of Flour

1 Packet of Yeast

1 Jug of Water

1 Pile of Pumpkin Spice

2. Discover the Following Recipes

Blackberry Cookie

Bowl of Chickpea Salad

Bowl of Chickpea Soup

Chocolate Mint Cookie

Chocolate Orange

Pumpkin Pie

Roasted Rutabaga

Slice of Pumpkin Bread

Slice of Spiced Bread

3. Help I didn’t make it to 250

Again there is nothing left to discover at this level so just build in bulk using Craft All on a few recipes you just made and stick to the ones that are orange.

If you are still leveling your character or just started a new alt, we recommend using a leveling guide. You can level your character to 80 in less than 8 days!

Gw2 Chef Cooking Leveling Guide 250-275

1. Buy or Farm the Following Materials

2 Bag of Sugar

2 Pear

1 Blackberry

2 Stick of Butter

1 Pile of Salt and Pepper

2 Head of Cauliflower

1 Ball of Dough

1 Ginger Root

2 Egg

2 Bowl of Baker’s Dry Ingredients

2 Orange

1 Bowl of Baker’s Wet Ingredients

1 Coconut

3 Head of Garlic

1 Lemon

1 Sesame Seed

3 Chickpea

1 Tomato

1 Bottle of Simple Dressing

1 Head of Cabbage

2 Cumin

1 Bowl of Zucchini Chili

3 Coriander Seed

1 Bag of Flour

3 Slab of Red Meat

1 Bowl of Simple Chili Base

1 Jar of Orange Sauce

1 Clove

2. Discover the Following Recipes

Bowl of Blackberry Pear Compote

Bowl of Cauliflower Sautee

Ginger Pear Tart

Orange Cake

Orange Coconut Bar

Bowl of Hummus

Bowl of Cabbage and Chickpea Salad

Bowl of Spiced Veggie Chili

Chickpea Fritter

Plate of Coriander Crusted Meat

Bowl of Spiced Meat Chili

Plate of Citrus Clove Meat

3. Help I didn’t make it to 275

If you’re still not at 275 there’s a few recipes to discover by going to our Chef Recipe list. Discover Bowl of Avocado Stirfry, Bowl of Hearty Poultry Soup, and/or Fancy Veggie Pizza.

Gw2 Chef Cooking Leveling Guide 275-300

1. Buy or Farm the Following Materials

1 Stick of Butter

1 Ball of Dough

1 Bowl of Blackberry Pie Filling

3 Cheese Wedge

2 Bowl of Cream Soup Base

1 Head of Cauliflower

2 Tomato

2 Pasta Noodles

1 Bowl of Kale and Poultry Soup

1 Chickpea

1 Mushroom

3 Portobello Mushroom

1 Bowl of Risotto Base

1 Pinenut

1 Bowl of Pesto

1 Black Peppercorn

1 Pile of Pumpkin Pie Spice

1 Sugar Pumpkin

1 Bowl of Staple Soup Vegetables

1 Bowl of Meat and Cabbage Stew

1 Coriander Seed

1 Clove

1 Bowl of Eztlitl Stuffing

1 Head of Lettuce

2 Slab of Red Meat

1 Sesame Seed Bun

2 Horseradish Root

1 Pile of Salt and Pepper

1 Orange Cake

1 Bowl of Orange Coconut Frosting

1 Slab of Poultry Meat

1 Ginger Root

1 Almond

1 Jar of Citrus Cream Sauce

2. Discover the Following Recipes

Blackberry Pie

Bowl of Cauliflower Soup

Bowl of Chickpea and Poultry Soup

Bowl of Mushroom Risotto

Bowl of Pesto Pasta Salad

Bowl of Pumpkin Bisque

Bowl of Spiced Meat and Cabbage Stew

Eztlitl Stuffed Mushroom

Horseradish Burger

Minotaur Steak

Orange Coconut Cake

Plate of Citrus Poultry with Almonds

3. Help I didn’t make it to 300

There is nothing left to discover at this level so just build in bulk using Craft All on a recipe you just made and stick to one that’s orange.

This set of levels is not the best for discovering; therefore, there is nothing left to discover so build in bulk using Craft All on a few recipes you just made and stick to the ones that are orange.

Gw2 Chef Cooking Leveling Guide 325-350

1. Buy or Farm the Following Materials

1 Bottle of Soy Sauce

1 Pile of Stirfry Spice Mix

1 Eggplant

1 Green Onion

1 Potato

2 Bowl of Cream Soup Base

2 Leek

1 Slab of Poultry Meat

1 Glass of Buttermilk

2 Bag of Sugar

2 Raspberry

1 Chocolate Bar

1 Egg

1 Vanilla Bean

1 Bowl of Baker’s Dry Ingredients

1 Raspberry Peach Compote

2 Stick of Butter

1 Pile of Salt and Pepper

1 Slab of Red Meat

1 Asparagus Spear

1 Peach

1 Head of Garlic

1 Lemon

1 Artichoke

2 Portobello Mushroom

1 Cayenne Pepper

1 Bowl of Eztlitl Stuffing

2. Discover the Following Recipes

Raspberry Peach Compote

Bowl of Eggplant Stirfry

Bowl of Potato and Leek Soup

Bowl of Poultry and Leek Soup

Chocolate Raspberry Cream

Loaf of Raspberry Peach Bread

Plate of Steak and Asparagus

Roasted Artichoke

Spicy Stuffed Mushrooms

3. Help I didn’t make it to 350

There is nothing left to discover at this level so just build in bulk using Craft All on a few recipes you just made and stick to the ones that are orange.

If you are still leveling your character or just started a new alt, we recommend using a leveling guide. You can level your character to 80 in less than 8 days!

Gw2 Chef Cooking Leveling Guide 350-375

1. Buy or Farm the Following Materials

2 Stick of Butter

1 Bowl of Cream Soup Base

5 Cayenne Pepper

1 Butternut Squash

1 Onion

1 Jar of Vegetable Oil

2 Eggplant

1 Head of Garlic

1 Bowl of Avocado Salsa

1 Mango

3 Slab of Red Meat

1 Bowl of Simple Chili Base

1 Bowl of Zucchini Chili

1 Head of Cauliflower

1 Ball of Dough

1 Bag of Sugar

1 Peach

1 Bowl of Baker’s Dry Ingredients

1 Bowl of Baker’s Wet Ingredients

1 Raspberry Peach Compote

2 Cheese Wedge

1 Sesame Seed Bun

1 Fancy Veggie Pizza

1 Artichoke

1 Slab of Poultry Meat

1 Loaf of Tarragon Bread

1 Shallot

2. Discover the Following Recipes

Bowl of Butternut Squash Soup

Bowl of Eggplant Sautee

Bowl of Mango Salsa

Bowl of Spicy Meat Chili

Bowl of Spicy Veggie Chili

Peach Tart

Raspberry Peach Bar

Spicier Flank Steak

Spicy Cheeseburger

Super Veggie Pizza

Tarragon Stuffed Poultry

3. Help I didn’t make it to 375

There is nothing left to discover at this level so just build in bulk using Craft All on a recipe you just made and stick to one that’s orange.

Gw2 Chef Cooking Leveling Guide 375-400

1. Buy or Farm the Following Materials

3 Bowl of Staple Soup Vegetables

1 Pile of Simple Stew Herbs

2 Bowl of Cream Soup Base

1 Artichoke

1 Bottle of Simple Dressing

1 Sage Leaf

1 Lemon

2 Asparagus Spear

1 Bowl of Baker’s Dry Ingredients

1 Bowl of Baker’s Wet Ingredients

1 Chocolate Bar

1 Bowl of Chocolate Raspberry Frosting

2 Ball of Dough

1 Bowl of Mixed Berry Pie Filling

1 Bowl of Peach Pie Filling

1 Stick of Butter

2 Slab of Red Meat

2 Bowl of Herbed Poultry Stock

1 Leek

3 Snow Truffle

1 Plate of Steak and Asparagus

1 Bowl of Eggplant Sautee

1 Bowl of Herbed Meat Stock

2 Bowl of Winter Vegetable Mix

1 Bowl of Mushroom Risotto

2 Slab of Poultry Meat

1 Pasta Noodles

1 Bowl of Tarragon Cream Sauce

1 Shallot

2. Discover the Following Recipes

Bowl of Artichoke Soup

Bowl of Asparagus and Sage Salad

Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Mixed Berry Pie

Peach Pie

Plate of Roast Meat with Braised Leeks

Plate of Steak and Asparagus Dinner

Bowl of Meat and Winter Vegetable Stew

Bowl of Mushroom and Asparagus

Bowl of Poultry and Winter Vegetable Soup

Bowl of Tarragon Pasta

Bowl of Snow Truffle Soup

3. Help I didn’t make it to 400

There is nothing left to discover at this level so just build in bulk using Craft All on a recipe you just made and stick to one that’s orange. You can always use the fullChef Recipe listfor all your Chef cooking needs.

If you're low on gold, we recommend trying one of these Gold Guides. If you are still leveling your character or just started a new alt, we recommend using a leveling guide. You can level your character to 80 in less than 8 days!